Causes of Pelvic Pain in Women
Pelvic pain is discomfort in a woman's lower abdomen, near where the reproductive organs lie. There are many known causes for pelvic pain, including some that are serious and some that are not. Because pelvic pain can be an indication of a serious problem or medical condition, have it checked by a doctor.-
Ovarian Cysts
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Ovarian cysts can be a very painful condition, especially when a cyst ruptures or is leaking.
Infection
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Some women experience pelvic pain when they have an infection that causes inflammation. Even infections beyond the reproductive area can cause pelvic pain, including kidney, intestine, bowel and bladder infections.
Tubal Pregnancy
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In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg travels to the uterus and implants. In rare cases, the egg implants in the fallopian tube, an extremely serious condition called an ectopic pregnancy that results in severe pelvic pain.
Endometriosis
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Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that is normally grown in the uterus also grows outside the organ. One of the most common symptoms is pelvic pain.
STDs
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Some sexually transmitted diseases, including pelvic inflammatory disease, can cause pelvic pain in women.
Fibroid Tumors
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One of the most common symptoms of a fibroid tumor, a benign growth in the uterus, is pelvic pain.
Mentrual Cramps
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Some pelvic pain is a normal part of the menstrual cycle, including cramps women get at the beginning of their periods.
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